as in exodus
a flowing or going out
an outpouring of affection and support for the high school athlete in need of an organ transplant the soccer team's trip to Italy was funded by an outpouring of cash donations from the public
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Recent Examples of outpouring
Jordan Greene, PEOPLE, 13 Apr. 2026
But the outpouring after his victory focused mainly on the prospect of no longer having to deal with Orbán, who many saw as a threat to Europe’s peace and prosperity.
—ABC News, 12 Apr. 2026
Bambaataa's sudden death was met with an outpouring of condolences from friends, family and fans across the world, who paid tribute to his impact on hip-hop.
—Arkansas Online, 11 Apr. 2026
Bambaataa's sudden death was met with an outpouring of condolences from friends, family and fans across the world, who paid tribute to his profound and unmistakable impact on one of the world's most popular and politically influential music genres.
—CBS News, 10 Apr. 2026
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Noun
Quinones told the outlet he’s been shocked by the outpouring of support from his community, which has since helped sell out the restaurant nearly every day.
—Jordan Greene, PEOPLE, 13 Apr. 2026
But the outpouring after his victory focused mainly on the prospect of no longer having to deal with Orbán, who many saw as a threat to Europe’s peace and prosperity.
—ABC News, 12 Apr. 2026
Bambaataa's sudden death was met with an outpouring of condolences from friends, family and fans across the world, who paid tribute to his impact on hip-hop.
—Arkansas Online, 11 Apr. 2026
Bambaataa's sudden death was met with an outpouring of condolences from friends, family and fans across the world, who paid tribute to his profound and unmistakable impact on one of the world's most popular and politically influential music genres.
—CBS News, 10 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for outpouring
Noun
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That led to an exodus of journalists from the Pentagon complex.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
9 Apr. 2026
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Her comments come amid a broader corporate exodus from California, with businesses like Tesla and Chevron jumping ship.—
Itzel Luna,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Completely sheltered in dense vegetation, the gushing waterfall plunges over a cliff into a large basin that’s perfect for swimming.—
Asia London Palomba,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Apr. 2026
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The proud duo have been gushing about their son's gig on Live with Kelly and Mark.—
Dave Quinn,
PEOPLE,
10 Apr. 2026
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Crews also removed a wooden timber debris screen in front of one of the dam's gates to help increase water flow through it.—
Nick Lentz,
CBS News,
11 Apr. 2026
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Another work from this era, Veterans Day (2016), features a flow of musical notes that surround a framed newspaper article about the conviction of Muhammad Ali for refusing to fight in the American war in Vietnam and an old photograph of soldiers raising their fists.—
Alex Greenberger,
ARTnews.com,
11 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Another alleged form of punishment was pouring hot sauce into the girl's mouth and onto her genital area.—
Anna McAllister,
CBS News,
14 Apr. 2026
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Nothing matches the Santa Lucia Highlands Gals for its unique combination of more than 40 stellar wineries pouring pinot noir, chardonnay and syrah, all from the Santa Lucia Highlands, and stellar chefs from the Monterey area.—
Laura Ness,
Mercury News,
14 Apr. 2026
Verb
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In the Ring video, a person dressed in black pants and a gray T-shirt, with a gray sweatshirt draped over his shoulder, chases two dogs down a residential street, spraying them with pellets from what looks like a gel gun.—
Matthew Adams,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
9 Apr. 2026
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Ahead, find the 18 fragrances InStyle editors are spraying on with abandon this spring.—
Ariel Wodarcyk,
InStyle,
9 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Video from inside the cabin shows passengers erupting into cheers and applause, some shouting in relief after the aircraft came to a stop.—
Sarah Rumpf-Whitten,
FOXNews.com,
2 Apr. 2026
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On social media, Italian fans were disgusted by the performance, erupting into a meltdown rarely seen.—
Tyler Erzberger,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Instead of making the caps vanish, the lightning bolt-spewing device merely duplicated them, dropping them in a nearby forest.—
Matt Cabral,
Entertainment Weekly,
13 Apr. 2026
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Homelander’s propaganda-spewing mouthpiece Ashley (Colby Minifie) has also graduated from Vought CEO to Vice President of the United States.—
Jordan Moreau,
Variety,
8 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The Van Ackers delivered photos of the spouting fountain, which had ceased operating in 2012, to every member of the California Legislature.—
Graham Womack,
Sacbee.com,
23 Mar. 2026
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They should then be joined by the Young Republicans who reportedly have been spouting Nazi mottos and ideas.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
12 Mar. 2026
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“Outpouring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/outpouring. Accessed 16 Apr. 2026.
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